How to get from Motherwell to Edinburgh by train?

From Motherwell to Edinburgh by train

Take one direct train from Motherwell to Edinburgh in Scotland: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Motherwell station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Leaves from Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Motherwell
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Motherwell to Edinburgh

The distance between Motherwell, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 59.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Motherwell to Edinburgh by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Motherwell

Motherwell is located at Motherwell, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell.

Train stations close to Motherwell:

  • Airbles
  • Shieldmuir
  • Holytown

Bus stations close to Motherwell:

  • Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell
  • Milton Street, Motherwell
  • Muir Street, Motherwell

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
  • South Bridge, Old Town
  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Motherwell to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Train line CROSSCOUNTRY.

  • Is there a direct train between Motherwell and Edinburgh?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Motherwell in Motherwell to Edinburgh in Scotland in 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Motherwell to Edinburgh?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Plymouth station near Motherwell in Motherwell to Motherwell station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Motherwell to Edinburgh by train?

    The total travel time between Motherwell in Motherwell and Edinburgh in Scotland by train is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Motherwell to get to Edinburgh?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Plymouth station near Motherwell in Motherwell.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Motherwell and Edinburgh?

    Get off the train at the Motherwell station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • When is the first train from Motherwell to Edinburgh?

    The first train from Motherwell in Motherwell to Edinburgh in Scotland is ScotRail. It leaves the Motherwell station at 05:48.

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